What No-Fault Insurance Means for Alberta
Alberta’s new no-fault auto insurance policy aims to streamline care for accident victims while reducing premiums. Learn how this change may affect healthcare providers and patient care
Alberta’s new no-fault auto insurance policy aims to streamline care for accident victims while reducing premiums. Learn how this change may affect healthcare providers and patient care
October 23, 2024 from Medscape How Your Balance on One Leg Can Reveal Signs of Aging Aging is often perceived as a gradual decline in physical abilities, but recent research shows that certain abilities may drop off more suddenly. A recent study published in PLOS One revealed that balance, measured by how long an individual […]
November 1, 2024 from Medscape Is the recent time change causing you to feel like you’re falling back or struggling to leap forward into your routine? As people settle into standard time after the recent clock change, experts are urging awareness of potential health risks associated with disrupted sleep patterns. According to Michael Antle, PhD, […]
September 9, 2024 from Medscape A rare condition called retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction, also known as no-burp syndrome, has found new attention thanks to discussions on Reddit. The syndrome, caused by a muscle quirk in the esophagus, traps air inside the body, leading to bloating, pain, and discomfort. Patients who receive Botox injections into the affected […]
August 9, 2024 from Medscape Light therapy, also known as phototherapy or photobiomodulation, is showing promise as a non-invasive treatment for several conditions, including chronic pain, vision loss, and muscle recovery. With roots dating back to ancient medicine, light therapy has become the subject of modern research, producing promising results for conditions with few treatment […]
August 7, 2024 from DATAC Research presented at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024 examined the complex relationship between alcohol consumption and heart health. The two studies, conducted on rodents, provide new insights into the risks of binge drinking and how alcohol impacts cardiovascular function, especially among women. Alcohol and […]
July 31, 2024 from Medscape According to the latest report from the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care, nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could potentially be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout life. These findings provide new hope in the fight against dementia, which affects millions of […]
July 10 , 2024 from Medscape A Seattle plastic surgeon, Dr. Javad Sajan, and his practice, Allure Esthetic, will pay $5 million in a settlement with the state of Washington for violating consumer protection laws. According to a July 1 consent decree, the settlement includes $1.5 million in restitution to 21,000 patients and $3.5 million […]
August 6, 2024 from Fox News Patients taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro are at higher risk of complications during surgery, recent studies suggest. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) receptor agonists are commonly prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes or obesity to help stabilize blood glucose levels or aid in weight loss. However, […]
August 28, 2024 from Canadian HRReporter As organizations strive to improve employee engagement and productivity, incorporating physical activity through team sports, such as corporate soccer, is proving to be an effective solution. According to Albert Zbily, president of the International Federation of Corporate Football (FIFCO) and professor at McGill University, integrating soccer into the workplace […]